YORKSHIRE HOUSINGJOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSETo maximise the income Yorkshire Housing generates from grant and other funding sources by actively pursuing opportunities to support our Community Investment Strategy and the delivery of initiatives to contribute to the delivery of the Corporate Plan.

DIMENSIONS

Staff managed: None

Budget responsibility: None

Scope/volume of work: Required to work across YH region, working with colleagues to assist with identifying funding for key projects which support key strategies. The post is expected to be self-funding through external grants.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Write and present bids for funding from a range of public, private and charitable sources at a local, regional and national level which support the delivery of key strategies

2. Identify opportunities for local businesses to support community investment and neighbourhood activities through their CSR duties

3. Liaise with other colleagues to understand their funding needs to support the delivery of our Corporate Plan aspirations, providing assistance to apply for appropriate funds to meet their needs.

4. Work with partner organisations to maximise the strength of Yorkshire Housing and partner bids which will benefit the neighbourhoods in which we work.

5. Research and maintain a database of funding sources including the availability of grants such as Lottery Funds ensuring systems are put in place to track successful bids and learn from unsuccessful submissions to improve future bidding performance

6. Publicise bidding successes and project outcomes to raise the profile of Yorkshire Housing in order to secure future funding and seeking recognition for the work undertaken through awards submissions.

POST TITLE: Fundraising Officer (12 month fixed term contract)

DATE: April 2014

REPORTS TO: Community Investment Manager Officer

DEPARTMENT: Neighbourhood Services

JOB ANALYST: Nadhia Khan

POST HOLDER: New Post

7. Ensuring robust monitoring is in place to meet all funding conditions, including internal performance targets

8. To work with managers to ensure operational effectiveness, business development, the achievement of Corporate Plan objectives and achieving excellence through supporting the implementation of key strategies

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

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Community Investment Manager

Community Engagement

Advisors X 2

Business Enterprise Coach

X 2

Community Investment

AdministratorFunding Officer

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FUNDING OFFICER

REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIALDESIRABLE

METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION

Education/Qualifications• Good standard of general education to GCSE level (or equivalent) Essential Application Form

Experience• Proven track record in successfully bidding for grants, especially in a

competitive environment• Accurate and effective fundraising administration and of producing

reports • Working within the charitable sector • Experience of record keeping and monitoring of information

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Practical and Intellectual Skills• Confident with excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent networking abilities• Advanced IT skills • Actively promote value for money and efficiency• Good organisational skills• Thorough and accurate • Ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines • High standards of accuracy and presentation of work

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Development • Willing to develop own skills and evidence of personal development Essential

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Personal Qualities• A display of many of the behaviours set out in Yorkshire Housing’s

‘Staff Behaviours” document.• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle• Target driven with an ability to plan own work load and deliver on time.• An appreciation of, and commitment to, equality and diversity in all

aspects of YH's activities

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* This document relates to the positive attitude and behaviour expected of employees of Yorkshire Housing. Short-listed candidates will be sent a copy of the document.